Intel advances the development of Nova Lake processors through recent Linux Kernel patches. The company transitions from Family 6 classification after two decades of use across multiple processor generations. Family 6 previously encompassed Alder Lake, Raptor Lake variants, and Arrow Lake series processors.
Nova Lake receives the Family 18 designation while Diamond Rapids server processors move to Family 19. Intel establishes separate classifications for client and server processor lines. The patches identify two variants with distinct model numbers for desktop and mobile applications.
The foundational patches establish basic identifiers for future development work. Nova Lake succeeds Panther Lake architecture with planned availability across desktop and mobile platforms. The processor family targets a 2026 release with specifications reaching 52 processing cores and hybrid integrated graphics featuring Xe4 Druid technology for display and media functions.
Nova Lake receives the Family 18 designation while Diamond Rapids server processors move to Family 19. Intel establishes separate classifications for client and server processor lines. The patches identify two variants with distinct model numbers for desktop and mobile applications.
The foundational patches establish basic identifiers for future development work. Nova Lake succeeds Panther Lake architecture with planned availability across desktop and mobile platforms. The processor family targets a 2026 release with specifications reaching 52 processing cores and hybrid integrated graphics featuring Xe4 Druid technology for display and media functions.
